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DHS issues scathing update on future of ‘maple leaf menace’ accused of slapping patriotic teen
NY Post ^ | 7/17/26 | Chris Nesi

Posted on 07/17/2026 12:16:21 PM PDT by Libloather

The Department of Homeland Security has revealed what is in store for the Canadian woman accused of pummeling a patriotic teenager at the Jersey Shore on Fourth of July weekend.

Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, a Canadian national, is currently in custody at Delaney Hall immigrant detention center in Newark, New Jersey, after the alleged July 3 beatdown at Point Pleasant Beach.

She arrived in the US in 2024 using her passport but overstayed her visa, officials said.

“This illegal alien who assaulted a teenager has no business being in our country,” DHS wrote in a statement on X, dubbing her a “maple leaf menace.”

“She is now in [ICE] custody pending REMOVAL from our nation,” the agency’s statement concludes.

DHS also shared a widely circulating clip showing the incident, in which Tracey appears to be seen approaching a younger-looking woman wearing a “USA 250” tank top and delivering two rapid-fire blows.

She was arrested on Monday and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, harassment and obstruction, according to court records viewed by The Post.

Tracey was briefly held at the Ocean County jail before ICE took custody and brought her to Delaney Hall.

Tracey had been living in Asbury Park with her Trump-hating American husband, Matthew Geroni, who has been clamoring to have her released from the now-infamous detention facility that became the site of violent clashes between anti-ICE protesters and cops in recent weeks.

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Looked like a cheap shot from behind. At least battery. Deport for good. They aren't sending their best.

The victim should meet Trump in DC. Take a picture.

1 posted on 07/17/2026 12:16:22 PM PDT by Libloather
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To: Libloather
Notice what the couple proudly display on their wall?


2 posted on 07/17/2026 12:34:32 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 "/!i!! &@$%&*(@ -')
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To: Libloather

Why do illegals get to commit violent actions and merely need to go back home?

That sounds like it could become “Assault and Battery Tourism.”

I think there is an investment opportunity, there. Television ad: “The US will let anyone commit a crime, if only they are illegals. Buy our package, today!”


3 posted on 07/17/2026 12:35:44 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: logi_cal869

They have a picture of John Wayne Gacy, on their wall.

Disgusting low lifes.


4 posted on 07/17/2026 12:37:09 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: logi_cal869

And satan as well.


5 posted on 07/17/2026 12:40:17 PM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: All

Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, a Canadian national, is currently in custody at an immigrant detention
center in Newark, NJ. She arrived here in 2024 using her passport but overstayed her visa.

“This illegal alien assaulted a US teen and has no business being in our country,”
DHS wrote. “She is now in [ICE] custody pending REMOVAL from our nation.”


6 posted on 07/17/2026 12:42:24 PM PDT by Liz (“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies the work of His hands." (Psalm 19:1))
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To: Liz

Let her face trial, get prison time in a hell-hole prison and get deported when she is released from her prison sentence.


7 posted on 07/17/2026 12:55:44 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: logi_cal869

A clown painting and some multicultural kid’s poster?


8 posted on 07/17/2026 12:56:40 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: Libloather

What’s the hubbies immigration status since the article says they were living in Asbury Park, N.J.


9 posted on 07/17/2026 1:01:53 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: MtnClimber

ok by me


10 posted on 07/17/2026 1:02:09 PM PDT by Liz (“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies the work of His hands." (Psalm 19:1))
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To: piasa

Looked like John Wayne Gacy to me


11 posted on 07/17/2026 1:07:51 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 "/!i!! &@$%&*(@ -')
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To: Libloather

Assault and battery on a minor with a hate crime enhancement?
Nope. Keep her in jail until her trial (flight risk) and conviction(I know, good luck finding a jury that will convict) Then deport after her sentence is carried out.


12 posted on 07/17/2026 1:12:15 PM PDT by themidnightskulker
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To: logi_cal869
Take a look at the "art" next to Gacy with the little girls and the caption above...those two are real winners.


13 posted on 07/17/2026 1:14:38 PM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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To: Libloather

Weren’t we deporting Illegals to Zimbabwe or Uganda at one point?


14 posted on 07/17/2026 1:15:25 PM PDT by Savage Beast (When the student is ready, the teacher appears. When the people are ready, the hero appears.)
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To: themidnightskulker

“She was arrested on Monday and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, harassment and obstruction, according to court records viewed by The Post.”

They forgot to charge the battery(actual contact) and the easily provable hate crime. Bassards.

Maybe they should keep her for mental health evaluation too?


15 posted on 07/17/2026 1:17:00 PM PDT by themidnightskulker
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To: Savage Beast

“Weren’t we deporting Illegals to Zimbabwe or Uganda at one point?”

I’d rather go there than to Canada!


16 posted on 07/17/2026 1:17:37 PM PDT by Fai Mao
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To: mikey_hates_everything

I was going to zoom in on those and I got distracted.

No surprise here.

I hope they hitch her husband to her when she’s deported.


17 posted on 07/17/2026 1:19:45 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 "/!i!! &@$%&*(@ -')
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To: mass55th

My understanding is that he’s an actual American citizen.


18 posted on 07/17/2026 1:46:33 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: mikey_hates_everything

I’m surprised that wearing clothing that says USA 250 is considered MAGA clothing.


19 posted on 07/17/2026 1:48:34 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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